CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DC163 Chemical Sciences (General Entry), DCU: CAO points 2026
Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 409. Up 7 on 2025, when Round 1 was 402. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 409
- 2025 Round 1
- 402
- Level
- 8
- College
- DCU
DC163 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 409 | - | 409 |
| 2025 | 402 | - | 402 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 409?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 409.
409 points is above roughly 52% of 2026 candidates (about 48.1% scored 400 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Courses in the same subject area or at the same college, within 30 points of 409.
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The DCU courses closest in points to DC163. All DCU courses and points.
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- DC015Post Primary Teacher Education - Technology, Engineering and GraphicsLevel 8420
- DC231International RelationsLevel 8415
- DC160Chemistry with Artificial IntelligenceLevel 8413
- DC292Arts: Joint Honours (Law)Level 8413
- DC001Education in Early ChildhoodLevel 8410
- DC010Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and EnglishLevel 8410
- DC132JournalismLevel 8410
- DC004Education - Primary Teaching - CIC (Church of Ireland Centre formerly CILevel 8 · test/portfolio404
- DC294Climate and Environmental SustainabilityLevel 8400
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DC163: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about DC163
What were the CAO points for DC163 in 2026?
Chemical Sciences (General Entry) (DC163) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 409 points in 2026.
What were the points for DC163 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC163 was 402 points. Up 7 on 2025, when Round 1 was 402.
Is DC163 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DC163 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DC163 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DC163: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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